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Sensei Ryland Matthews
Mar 11, 1960 - Apr 16, 2017
RIVER BEND - Ryland E. Matthews, Jr., 57, of River Bend, passed away April 16, 2017.
He served 16 years in the Marine Corps and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Ryland was a Lieutenant with the New Bern Police Department and served five years as Chief of Police in River Bend.
He was a third degree black belt and the owner and Sensei of New Bern Karate.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Matthews, two sons, Ryland E. Matthews III, and wife Kristen of Jacksonville, NC, Jeffrey Matthews of Columbus, Mississippi, two daughters, Brandy Vanhorn of Newport, Amanda Heath of Leland, and one grandson, Ryland E. Matthews IV.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ryland E. Matthews and Wanda Cardullo.
Services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Temple Baptist Church.
Visitation will begin at 1:30 prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Newport, NC.
News Coverage of Sensei Matthews' Funeral
Congratulations!
Mr. Webb is Promoted to Sandan
February 4, 2017
Congratulations!
Mr. Duke is Promoted to Yon Dan
May 4, 2013
Congratulations!
Emma Webb is an IHoF Finalist
Under-12 Female Karate-ka of the Year
Alice and Emma
CONGRATULATIONS!
Kyoshi Cunningham Inducted
Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame
July 28, 2012
Keith Webb (Shodan) and Gerald Williams (Go-kyu) were recently nominated for the Isshinryu Hall of Fame (IHoF) in their respective categories of Male Karate-ka of the Year and Young Male Karate-ka. They were selected as finalists from nominees from around the United States. The IHoF banquet is in July, when Mr. Webb and Mr. Williams will learn if they won their respective categories.
Good Luck, Men!
New Kyu Grades!
ECU Tournament Results
April 28, 2012
Sensei Cunningham - 1st Empty Hand
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TOURNAMENT GRAND CHAMPION!
Alice Webb - 1st Empty Hand, 2nd Weapons, 3rd Kumite
Keith Webb - 1st Weapons, 2nd Empty Hand
Ian Carlisle - 1st Weapons, Empty Hand and Kumite (WAY TO GO!)
Silas Webb
Aaron Riggs
Emma Webb
Daniel Webb
Hannah Webb
New Class Beginning on May 3, 2011
Building on the success of the Women's Self Defense Class. Sensei Cunningham will be starting a Women's Beginner Karate Class. The class will meet on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. The first meeting date is May 3. The cost is nominal - just $35/mo with no contracts.
The class will be taught by Sensei Cunningham and he will be assisted by Alice Webb, Yan-kyu (Purple belt). Anyone interested in joining this class need only arrive at the dojo on any given Tuesday and speak with Sensei Cunningham.
Dress comfortably, as if to work out at the gym. Remove all jewelry (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc.) for safety. Wedding bands are fine, though diamond settings should be removed for safety of participants and the jewelry itself.
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Our Condolences
Congratulations!
Michael Fox, Shodan, will be graduating from North Carolina State University on May 14, 2011 with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture. The dojo family are invited to attend his commencement exercise at the RBC Center in Raleigh at 9:00 AM. After graduation, Mr. Fox plans to return to Tarboro where he will seek employment and resume training at the dojo. Congratulations, Mr. Fox!
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Ladies Self Defense Class
Congratulations to (back row L-R) Hannah Webb, Tracy Bass Ellis, Jennifer Thielen, & Liz Thielen.
Big congratulations to (front row L_R) Ian Carlyle and Adrian Chaves, new Brown Belts!
New Shodans!
Robert Lachapelle and Allen Taylor tested for their 1st degree black belts on August 7, 2011. The tests included upper-body basics, falls and rolls, 8 empty-hand kata, 2 weapons kata, basic kicks, and a few other little twists thrown in for good measure. Both men gave it everything they had during the 2.5 hour test, and both left the dojo as new Shodans.
Many congratulations go out to Mr. Lachapelle and Mr. Taylor. Job well done!
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ECU Tournament
Cunningham Isshinryu was well represented at the recent ECU Tournament in Greenville, NC. Bailey, Stephen, Ian, Alora, Emma, Eric, and Silas represented the youth classes while Daniel, Keith, Mr. Fox, Michael, and Ryland represented the adult class. A good many medals were won. A full run-down of who won what will be forthcoming!
As it stands:
Sensei Cunningham - 1st in Kata, Tournament Grand Champion
Silas - 1st in weapons, 2nd in kata, and 3rd in kumite
Daniel - 3rd in weapons, 2nd in kumite, and 5th in kata
Emma - 3rd in kata
Keith - 1st in all (weapons, kata, kumite)
There were other medals won. Will get them listed ASAP!
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Congratulations to New Kyu Grades!
Kaitlyn Webb, Hachi-kyu
Luke Kostrzebski, Hanna Whitehurst and Elijah Sherrod, San Kyu
March 26, 2011
Sensei Cunningham is hosting a 6-week course in Ladies Self Defense that started on March 12, 2011. Many local women came out and were effectively taught various techniques including evading attackers, defense from the ground, hip throws, and various self defense applications. Local police came and spoke to the class to inform the ladies of their rights as far as self defense is concerned.
This is the first of many such self defense classes that Sensei Cunningham will be offering this year. Come back often to check on when you can get involved in the next event.
We lost a good friend on March 18, 2011. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Billy "Two Bears" Walston. Billy had a warrior's spirit and will be greatly missed.
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